Genetic Counselors 4 Change

Welcome to GCs 4 Change! We are a community of genetic counselors actively committed to changing the field to be more diverse, equitable, inclusive & just. We aim to increase knowledge & understanding of DEIJ issues, take action to create change & support allied organizations.

Know someone who wants to be a Genetic Counselor but has no access to shadow one? Enrollment is NOW OPEN for free, remote education +access to GCs! Enroll today! #GeneChat @minoritygenetic @DisabilityGC @GeneticsGSA @GeneticsSociety @GeneticCouns @ABGCertifiedGCs @GCExpInitiative

In 2021 @GCs4Change launched a direct aid campaign to give $100 grants to any genetic counseling grad prgm applicant from a historically excluded group. We are doing it again this year & I am collecting donations. DM me if you are interested in donating any amount. #genechat

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Hi #genechat! We are Disability in Genetic Counseling (DisabilityGC). We are working on some fabulous content. Please spread the word and follow us on Insta/Twitter @DisabilityGC. Email us (in bio) for more info!

Today’s #SCOTUS decision is alarming. We believe all pregnant people deserve care, including safe access to abortion. Board-certified professionals provide evidence-based, unbiased info that allows patients to make informed reproductive choices. #GeneChat (1/2)

We’re deeply saddened by the racially motivated attacks that have occurred across the country this past week. We are committed to creating an anti-racist professional society and must do our part to stand up against this hate and support the communities we serve. #GeneChat

Congratulations to everyone who matched today!!! @minoritygenetic members, let us know where you are going, publicly or privately. Welcome to the beginning of your new career!💞🎉👏🏿🎉🙌🏾🎉#GeneMatch2022 1/

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Grace-Ann Fasaye, ScM, CGC has a passion for the field of genetic counseling and is dedicated to amplifying Black voices and representation to improve healthcare. Thank you @gracefulDNA for sharing your thoughts on genetic counseling for our #BlackHistoryMonth series! #GeneChat

Hear from first year genetic counseling student @awesomeness_mrc about her journey to become a genetic counselor and her motivation to provide the Black community with the best healthcare possible. #BlackHistoryMonth #GCChat #GeneChat

Tiffiney Carter, MS, CGC shares her experience as a Black genetic counselor and examines some of the barriers that patients of color face. Thank you, @TiffineyCarter, for sharing your passion for J.E.D.I. and your contributions to the field of genetic counseling. #GeneChat

NSGC members @Barb_DNA_GC, @genegal17 and Board member @altovisee participated in a genomics roundtable. Read about actions to improve diversity of the genomics workforce here in a proceedings in brief from #GenomicsRT and @NASEM_Health: bit.ly/35gkSOQ #GeneChat

Genetic counseling student Quinlyn Highsmith shares her reasoning for pursuing a career in genetic counseling and why she wants to help the Black community and all marginalized communities across the country. Thank you Quinlyn for sharing your story. #GeneChat #BlackHistoryMonth

This #BlackHistoryMonth, NSGC is celebrating the experiences of Black genetic counselors and students. We're looking forward to sharing efforts to support and advance health equity for Black communities while also acknowledging the long road ahead. #GCchat #Genechat

Dare To Be Aware is interested in convening webinars. We’d love to hear from #GCChat! We’d like to know: - Would you attend a webinar? - What would you like to learn about? - What accessibility features are absolute must haves? - Should contributors be compensated and how?

We encourage our community of genetic counselors to advance the spirit of diversity and inclusion, especially when interacting with peers, patients and the public. #GCchat

GCs: Don’t forget! Tomorrow there is a GC4C Q&A session. Bring any/all questions about J.E.D.I. No judgement! DM for Zoom details. #GCchat

The first two dates for GC4C chats are: 🧬 Friday, October 22 12:00-1:00pm ET 🧬 Wednesday, October 27 7:00-8:00pm ET DM for Zoom details (or find on General NSGC Member Discussions post from 10/20) #GCchat 3/3

These GC4C Q&A chats are judgement-free zones to ask questions and chat one-on-one with genetic counselors who have been thinking a lot about these issues. No question is too big or too small (or too strange!), and if we don't know the answer, we'll help you find it. #GCchat 2/3

🗣Genetic counselors: Are you wondering why everyone is talking about Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion these days? Or how it relates to YOU as a genetic counselor? Come to one of our GC4C Q&As! First one is TOMORROW 10/22. Read thread for details ⬇️ #GCchat 1/3